Bills

Liquor Licensing Amendment Bill 1997

Bill No.

95

Synopsis

The purpose of this Bill is to introduce changes to the regulation of the sale, supply and consumption of liquor in Western Australia. A primary objective of the Bill is ‘harm minimisation’ caused by the use of liquor. The Bill requires any person selling or supplying liquor in Western Australia to hold a liquor licence. The Bill also addresses problems associated with excessive consumption of liquor. Amendments to the Act provide for an increase in general penalties prescribed by the Liquor Licensing Act 1988.The Bill also provides for minor amendments to trading hours.

Status

Assented to 05/12/1998
Royal Assent given 12 May 1998 as Act No. 12 of 1998. Different sections of this Act come into operation on Royal Assent and Proclamation. For details refer to Commencement Clause of the Bill (see also Assent and Commencement information for Acts)